GW Operational Medicine Youth Academy: Where Medicine Meets Mission.
When
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Where
GW Training Center:
2120 L St NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC, 20037
Contacts
Email: gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
Phone: 202-741-2958
GW Operational Medicine Youth Academy
August 17 to 21, 2026 | Ages 13 to 17 | Washington, DC
The GW Operational Medicine Youth Academy (OMYA) is an intensive five-day program. You train in emergency and operational medicine at the George Washington University Training Center. You work with EMS instructors and GW physicians to build clinical skills. Training includes hands-on labs, fire station visits, and medical simulations.
OMYA is a professional identity program. You learn the foundations of emergency medicine, EMS, and fire service through rigorous training.
Daily Schedule
Day 1: EMS Basics Learn vital signs and the EMS system. Visit an active fire station.
Day 2: Medical Care Earn CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Participate in a cardiopulmonary anatomy lab.
Day 3: Trauma Care Earn a Stop the Bleed certification. Practice wound care and suturing.
Day 4: Simulations Earn a FEMA IS-100 certification. Use portable ultrasound technology in medical scenarios.
Day 5: Mass Casualty Simulation Perform triage and treatment in a full-scale exercise. Attend the graduation ceremony.
Certifications
You earn four professional credentials:
- AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
- ACS Stop the Bleed
- FEMA IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- GW OMYA Certificate of Completion
Physician Sessions
You learn directly from GW Emergency Medicine physicians:
- Field to ER: Learn how physicians receive patients from emergency teams.
- Wound Closure Lab: Practice suturing techniques under physician supervision.
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Use portable scanners to perform ultrasound exams.
- Career Panel: Discuss paths from EMT to physician with a professional panel.
Program Details
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 17 to 21, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Ages | 13 to 17 |
| Location | GW Training Center, Washington, DC |
| Tuition | $1200 |
Logistics and Policies
- Arrival: Arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 AM.
- Pickup: Pick up your student by 4:00 PM. Late pickups result in removal from the program.
- Clothing: Wear closed-toe shoes and the provided uniform shirt. Wear long pants.
- Meals: Bring a packed lunch daily. We provide water and snacks.
- Requirements: You must attend all five days to earn certifications. You must be able to perform physical tasks like chest compressions.
- Forms: Submit health and consent forms before the first day.
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Behavior: Maintain professional conduct. Violations result in dismissal without a refund.